The start of May marked a major milestone for Cat Island with the official opening of the
Arthur’s Town Airport, powered by advanced telecommunications infrastructure from BTC.
The company also began rolling out BTC Air, its next-generation connectivity solution,
bringing enhanced digital services to residents across the island.
As the government’s trusted partner on the project, BTC equipped Arthur’s Town Airport with
a full suite of services, including voice PBX systems, IPTV on demand, and high-speed
broadband connectivity. During the installation process, BTC also conducted critical
infrastructure repairs across the island to further strengthen network reliability.
BTC’s CEO, Sameer Bhatti, who attended the opening, confirmed that services across Cat
Island have now been fully stabilized. “Over the past several days, our teams completed
maintenance across all mobile cell sites on the island, making key infrastructure
enhancements where needed,” said Bhatti. “We also restored fiber connectivity across
multiple locations including Port Howe and The Bluff, significantly improving the overall
network experience for our customers.”
BTC’s technical teams also made significant progress on additional infrastructure, completing installations at the second airport in New Bight ahead of its opening.
In parallel with these developments, BTC successfully launched its first BTC Air installations
on the island. One of the first recipients was the Old Bight Mission Home for Children, which
now benefits from high-speed internet, landline services, and access to over 160 on-demand
television channels. BTC also donated several tablets to support the children’s learning and
development.
Cindy Moss, Administrator of the home expressed her gratitude, “On behalf of the children
and staff, we thank BTC for this thoughtful donation. The service along with the tablets will
open new doors for learning, creativity, and connection, and will make a meaningful
difference in the lives of our children.”
The installation was completed by Cat Island’s newest technician, Rayvon Moncur, who
recently completed advanced BTC Air training in Eleuthera. Moncur joins a growing team of
technicians from Andros, Long Island, Exuma, and Eleuthera working to upgrade customers
across the Family Islands. Eleuthera is already more than 75% upgraded, with full
completion expected in the coming weeks.
Bhatti added, “Visiting the Old Bight Home and seeing the impact firsthand was truly
inspiring. BTC Air reinforces our commitment to ensuring that reliable internet access is
universal and not exclusive. We are transforming how communities across the Family
Islands live, learn, and work, with Bimini leading the way.”
BTC continues to drive forward its vision of a fully connected Bahamas, ensuring that no
matter the island’s size or location, every community has access to world class digital
experiences.
